Nexus
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The Protoss' primary means of construction of both units and buildings. Though not much is known about it at this time or if it has had any major abilities other than construction, it looks to provide the same important functions used in the previous version.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: None
Builds: Probe
Researches: None
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Assimilator
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The primary means of obtaining and using vespene gas for the protoss many units and structures throughout the course of the game. Nothing major seems to have changed with its latest iteration aside from the much improved graphics and its transition into a 3d environment.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: None
Builds: None
Researches: None |
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Pylon
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Pylons are the major backbone of any Protoss base. They provide the power grid necessary for all building structures to remain online. Once offline, any structure within its radius will power down and can leave a base defenseless.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: None
Builds: None
Researches: None |
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Gateway
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This structure provides most of the Protoss ground units seen throughout the game. It also has the ability to function as a Warp Gate. When used in combination with the mobile phase prisms, Warp Gates allow the Protoss unprecedented flexibility in their force deployment. Warp gates can transport Protoss warriors directly to the front lines, send defenders to a beleaguered outpost, or build up attack groups in unexpected sectors.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Nexus
Builds: Zealot, Immortal, Stalker
Researches: Upgrade to Warp Gate |
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Phase Cannon
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The Phase Cannon is the defense structure at the Protoss' disposal. Having the ability to move freely between the Plyon's power radius, the Phase Cannon is very handy for stopping surprise attacks. However, while in energy form, the Phase Cannon can be lost if taken from a Pylon's energy radius.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Forge
Builds: None
Researches: None |
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Forge
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Main source of upgrades for all ground units in the Protoss arsenal. In addition, it also provides shielding upgrades that applies to building structures as well as units.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Nexus
Builds: None
Researches: N/A |
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Twilight Council
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The Twilight Council is a structure where you can research some higher-tech Protoss units. It is a necessary building to Proceed in the Protoss tech tree.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Gateway
Builds: None
Researches:
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- "Research Stalker Tech" - Allows you to produce Stalkers from the Gateway.
- "Research Immortal Tech" - Allows you to produce Immortals from the Gateway.
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Cybernetics Core
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The Cybernetics Core is a Protoss structure where various Researches can be made, which will give an edge to both ground units and air alike.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Twilight Council
Builds: N/A
Researches:
- "Research Charge" - Gives the Zealot great movement speed before striking an enemy.
- "Research Blink" - Allows Stalkers to have the ability to blink in and out of combat.
- "Research Hardened Shield" - Increases the power of the Immortal shield, reducing damage of single attacks by 10.
- "Upgrade Air Weapons" - Upgrades the attacks of Phoenixes, Warp rays, Tempests and Interceptors, making them deal more damage. This can be upgraded three times: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
- "Upgrade Air Armor" - Upgrades the armor for Phoenixes, Warp Rays, Tempests, and Interceptors, making them receive less damage from enemy attacks. This can be upgraded three times: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
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Robotics Facility
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This building is where the various mechanical Protoss units are produced.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Twilight Council
Builds: Phase Prism, Observer, Reaver, Colossus
Researches: None |
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Robotics Support Bay
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The Robotics Support Bay is a Protoss building that is required for the production of the mighty Colossus. Also contains various upgrades that will make the Colossus an even more feared enemy.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Robotics Facility
Builds: N/A
Researches: N/A |
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Null Circuit
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This new Protoss building is required for the production of Observers. Additional unit upgrades are researchable from the Null Circuit.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Robotics Facility
Builds: N/A
Researches:
- "Gravitic Booster" - Increases Observers' movement speed.
- "Gravitic Drive" - Increases Phase Prism's movement speed.
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Stargate
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All of the great Protoss fleet ships must have an anchor to be transported to the battlefield as quickly as possible. Building the majority of all their air units, the Stargate provides the Protoss race with superiority in the sky's.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Twilight Council
Builds: Phoenix, Tempest, Warp Ray, Star Relic, Mothership
Researches: None |
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Fleet Beacon
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The Fleet Beacon is necessary for the production of both the Warp Ray and the Star Relic. It also has some Research possibilites, that will make your air units even more powerful as they leave the Stargate.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Stargate
Builds: N/A
Researches:
- "Research Gravitic Thrusters" - Increases the Phoenix's movement speed.
- "Research Apial Sensors" - Increases the Phoenix's sight range.
- "Research Detonate" - Gives the Star Relic the ability to explode after a short time when activated.
- "Research Gravitic Thrusters" - Increases the Phoenix's movement speed.
- "Research Apial Sensors" - Increases the Phoenix's sight range.
- "Research Detonate" - Gives the Star Relic the ability to explode after a short time when activated.
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Templar Archives
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This building is required for the production of the High Templar. Also contains some research possibilities, which will give your High Templar even more authority in the battlefield.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Cybernetics Core
Builds: N/A
Researches:
- "Research Psi Storm" - Enables the High Templar to use the dreaded "Psi Storm", which deals incredible damage to all units in an area.
- "Research Khaydarin Amulet" - Increases the Maximum High Templar energy by 50.
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Dark Obelisk
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This recently discovered Protoss building is called the Dark Obelisk, and is currently required for the production of Dark Templars.
Minerals: N/A
Vespene: N/A
Hit Point: N/A
Shields: N/A
Requires: Cybernetics Core
Builds: N/A
Researches: N/A |
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